公开(公告)号：US06426498B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-30

申请号：US09541171

申请日：2000-04-03

Applicant: David D. Bohn ,  Eugene A. Miksch

Inventor： David D. Bohn ,  Eugene A. Miksch

IPC: H01J314

CPC classification number: H04N1/0314 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0446

Abstract: The present invention provides an optics module for a scanning device such as a portable scanner. The optics module includes an illumination source and guide that transmits light through an optical window of the scanning device casing before reflecting off of the object to be scanned. The reflected light from the object travels back through the optical window and a lens before reaching a photosensor for evaluation by an associated microprocessor. The optical window of the scanning device provides a recessed portion in the scanning device casing. The recessed portion of the window is formed using the functional components of the optics module to eliminate a piece of glass typically used within the optical window that can be easily scratched or broken and provides a loss during the illumination process. By using the functional components of the optics module to form the recessed optical window, manufacturing costs to secure and replace a typical glass window contained therein can be eliminated, size of the optics module is reduced, and any contaminates that gather around the optics module can be easily removed by the user.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于诸如便携式扫描器的扫描装置的光学模块。 光学模块包括照射源和引导件，其在反射离开被扫描物体之前透过扫描装置外壳的光学窗口。 来自物体的反射光在到达光电传感器之前通过光学窗口和透镜返回，以便由相关的微处理器进行评估。 扫描装置的光学窗口在扫描装置壳体中提供凹陷部分。 窗口的凹陷部分使用光学模块的功能部件形成，以消除通常在光学窗口内使用的玻璃片，其可容易地划伤或破坏，并在照明过程中提供损耗。 通过使用光学模块的功能部件来形成凹入的光学窗口，可以消除固定和替换其中包含的典型玻璃窗的制造成本，减少光学组件的尺寸，并且聚集在光学模块周围的任何污染物 用户可以方便的删除。

公开(公告)号：US06172356B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-09

申请号：US08897511

申请日：1997-07-21

Applicant: Makoto Ogura ,  Akihiko Yushiya

Inventor： Makoto Ogura ,  Akihiko Yushiya

IPC: G02B5172

CPC classification number: H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: A sensor unit and LEDs are arranged on a sensor board. A light guide is placed above the resultant structure to be parallel with the sensor. The two end portions of the light guide are bent downward at right angles, and the bent end portions serve as incident portions on which light beams from the LEDs are incident. Light entering the light guide emerges from an exit portion to be irradiated on an original. The light reflected by the original is read by the sensor. The direction in which the reflected light is incident on the sensor is parallel with the direction in which the light from each LED is incident on the incident portion. With this structure, in the image sensor, electrical connection between the LEDs, the sensor unit, and an external system is facilitated.

Abstract translation: 传感器单元和LED布置在传感器板上。 将光导放置在所得结构的上方以与传感器平行。 导光体的两个端部以直角向下弯曲，弯曲的端部用作来自LED的光束入射的入射部分。 进入光导的光从出射部分出射，照射在原稿上。 由原稿反射的光被传感器读取。 反射光入射到传感器上的方向与来自每个LED的光入射到入射部分的方向平行。 利用这种结构，在图像传感器中，便于LED，传感器单元和外部系统之间的电连接。

公开(公告)号：US09641714B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14766677

申请日：2014-02-14

Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Taku Matsuzawa ,  Kosaku Yamagata ,  Tadashi Minobe ,  Yasuhiro Nakamura ,  Hiroyuki Kawano

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/028 ,  G02B27/09 ,  H04N1/00 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G02B3/06

CPC classification number: H04N1/02855 ,  G02B3/06 ,  G02B6/0008 ,  G02B6/001 ,  G02B27/0994 ,  G06K9/00087 ,  H04N1/00167 ,  H04N1/00188 ,  H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03137 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: A light guide including a light scattering portion that reflects light guided inside the light guide, and a light emitting surface portion emitting light reflected by the light scattering portion to outside the light guide. A light emitting surface portion includes first and second light emitting surface portions, the first light emitting surface portion has a longer circumferential length than that of the second light emitting surface portion in the transversal cross section, and circumference curvature of the first light emitting surface portion in the transversal cross section increases away from the second light emitting surface portion. A normal line to the light scattering portion, passing through the center of the light scattering portion in the transversal cross section, intersects with the first light emitting surface portion, at a point at a near side to the second light emitting surface portion in the transversal cross section.

公开(公告)号：US09456105B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14767993

申请日：2014-01-16

Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Hideki Matsui ,  Akiko Fujiuchi

IPC: H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/031

CPC classification number: H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/0281 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/02885 ,  H04N1/02895 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03179

Abstract: Light guides emit light from the side surface thereof toward the subject to be read, the light emitted to one end surface of each of the light guides. A frame is frame shaped, the frame houses the light guides and a lens, the frame including light guide holders that support a first to-be-supported section on the side surface of the light guides. A cover covers at least a part of one opening of the frame, and does not restrict light from passing through between the light guides and the subject to be read, the cover including light guide holders that support a second to-be-supported section opposite of the first to-be-supported section on the side surface of the light guides. The light guides are fixed inside the frame by the flange portion including the light guide holders provided by the frame and the light guide holders provided by the cover.

Abstract translation: 光引导体从其侧表面朝向待读取的对象发射光，发光到每个光导的一个端面。 框架是框架形的，框架容纳光导和透镜，框架包括支撑在光导的侧表面上的第一待支撑部分的导光支架。 盖子覆盖框架的一个开口的至少一部分，并且不限制光线在光导和要被读取的物体之间通过，所述盖子包括支撑相对的第二待支撑部分的导光支架 在光导的侧表面上的第一待支撑部分。 光引导件通过包括由框架提供的光导保持器和由盖设置的光导保持器的凸缘部分固定在框架内。

公开(公告)号：US09077835B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US14126691

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Junya Ozawa ,  Shinnosuke Enomoto ,  Fumimasa Amemiya ,  Toru Ochiai ,  Fumihide Sakamoto ,  Yuichi Kagami

Inventor： Junya Ozawa ,  Shinnosuke Enomoto ,  Fumimasa Amemiya ,  Toru Ochiai ,  Fumihide Sakamoto ,  Yuichi Kagami

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/028 ,  G03B27/16

CPC classification number: H04N1/00525 ,  G03B27/16 ,  H04N1/00559 ,  H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03137 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03166 ,  H04N2201/03175

Abstract: Provided is an image scanning unit which makes it possible to improve scanning accuracy while also making the overall body thinner by appropriately positioning a plurality of reflection members within an effective space in a carriage frame without wasting space. An image scanning unit, wherein a frame is divided into at least two spaces facing an irradiation surface, a first accommodation unit for accommodating a light source unit is formed in one of the spaces, a second accommodation unit for accommodating at least one reflection member is formed in the other adjacent space, a first reflection member for initially receiving light reflected from the irradiation surface is positioned at the side opposite the irradiation surface with the first accommodation unit positioned therebetween, and a light-shielding member is provided between the first reflection member and the reflection member positioned in the other space and prevents light that has strayed from a scanning light path from the first reflection member from being incident on the reflection member in the other space.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像扫描单元，其可以通过将多个反射构件适当地定位在支架框架的有效空间内而不浪费空间，从而提高扫描精度，同时使整体变薄。 一种图像扫描单元，其中框架被分成面向照射表面的至少两个空间，在一个空间中形成有用于容纳光源单元的第一容纳单元，用于容纳至少一个反射构件的第二容纳单元 形成在另一相邻空间中的第一反射构件，用于最初接收从照射表面反射的光的第一反射构件位于与照射表面相对的一侧，其中第一容纳单元位于它们之间，并且遮光构件设置在第一反射构件 并且所述反射构件位于所述另一空间中，防止从所述第一反射构件的扫描光路偏离的光入射到所述另一空间中的所述反射构件。

公开(公告)号：US20140374864A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US14370135

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: Ichihiro Abe ,  Koichiro Okamura ,  Yohei Nokami

Inventor： Ichihiro Abe ,  Koichiro Okamura ,  Yohei Nokami

IPC: F21V8/00 ,  H01L27/146

CPC classification number: G02B6/0016 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H04N1/0249 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02472 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: A light guide unit includes, a first light guide that takes a light incident upon one end surface and emits a light from other end surface and from a light emitter on a side surface of the first light guide, and a second light guide that takes the light emitted from the other end surface of the first light guide then incident upon one end surface of the second light guide, and emits the light from a light emitter on a side surface of the second light guide. The first light guide includes a first mating member, and the second light guide includes a second mating member engaging with a first alignment member such that the side surface of the first light guide having the light emitter and the side surface of the second light guide having the light emitter are flush with each other.

Abstract translation: 导光单元包括：第一光导，其将入射在一个端面上的光从第一导光体的侧表面的另一端面和光发射器发射光;第二导光体， 从第一光导的另一端表面发射的光然后入射在第二光导的一个端面上，并且从第二光导的侧表面上的光发射器发射光。 第一导光体包括第一匹配构件，第二导光体包括与第一对准构件接合的第二配合构件，使得具有光发射器的第一导光体和第二导光体的侧表面的侧表面具有 光发射器彼此齐平。

公开(公告)号：US20130009037A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13519353

申请日：2010-11-02

Applicant: Hidehisa Takahashi

Inventor： Hidehisa Takahashi

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N2201/02435 ,  H04N2201/02445 ,  H04N2201/02456 ,  H04N2201/02458 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02464 ,  H04N2201/02472 ,  H04N2201/02474 ,  H04N2201/02483 ,  H04N2201/02485 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: A contact image sensor unit includes: a light source (10) illuminating an original; a rod-like light guide (11) guiding light from the light source to the original; an imaging element (12) forming reflected light from the original on a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements; a sensor substrate (14) on which the plurality of photoelectric conversion elements are mounted; a frame (15) to which they are attached and which has a positioning part (200) for attaching the light guide (11) thereto; and a supporting member (16) which attachably/detachably supports the light guide (11) and is attachably/detachably attached to the positioning part (200). Since the light guide (11) can be attached to the frame (15) without using an adhesive, the deformation of the light guide (11), the warpage of the contact image sensor unit and so on can be prevented.

Abstract translation: 接触图像传感器单元包括：照亮原稿的光源（10）; 将来自光源的光引导到原稿的棒状导光体（11） 成像元件（12），其在多个光电转换元件上形成来自原稿的反射光; 传感器基板（14），其上安装有多个光电转换元件; 一个框架（15），它们被安装在该框架（15）上，并具有用于将光导件（11）附接到其上的定位部件（200） 以及可附接/可拆卸地支撑导光体（11）并且可附接/可拆卸地附接到定位部件（200）的支撑构件（16）。 由于可以不使用粘合剂将导光体（11）附接到框架（15），所以可以防止导光体（11）的变形，接触图像传感器单元的翘曲等。

公开(公告)号：US20120194878A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13359134

申请日：2012-01-26

Applicant: Kuniaki Nakamura

Inventor： Kuniaki Nakamura

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  B32B37/06 ,  B32B37/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03191

Abstract: An image reading device and a method for manufacturing the same are provided, where the image reading device is capable of being assembled more efficiently. The image reading device includes: an optical part, extending long in a direction; a case, having an accommodating portion for accommodating the optical part; and a light receiving component, accommodated in the case. The optical part is fixed in the accommodating portion through a first adhesive and a second adhesive with hardening time longer than that of the first adhesive.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像读取装置及其制造方法，其中图像读取装置能够更有效地组装。 该图像读取装置包括：长度方向延伸的光学部件; 壳体，具有用于容纳光学部件的容纳部分; 以及容纳在壳体中的光接收部件。 光学部件通过第一粘合剂和第二粘合剂固定在容纳部分中，其硬化时间比第一粘合剂的硬化时间长。

公开(公告)号：US20120154876A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US13333751

申请日：2011-12-21

Applicant: Shuuichi SHIMODA

Inventor： Shuuichi SHIMODA

IPC: H04N1/387

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/00013 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00087 ,  H04N1/0009 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0315 ,  H04N2201/03183

Abstract: An illumination device includes a light guide made of plastic, and a light source including a light emitting element whose dominant wavelength is a light emission wavelength in an infrared region, and identifies a banknote. White reference plates are provided at positions that are at opposite ends of a rod lens array and cover respective areas external to an image region across the banknote. A correction coefficient is acquired by calculation. The calculation is made by correcting an illuminance such that IR correction data is substantially identical to IR reference data preliminarily stored in a memory circuit in a signal processor on the basis of IR white reference data representing a white reference illuminance generated from light reflected from the white reference plates. The correction coefficient is used for correcting IR image data when the banknote is read.

Abstract translation: 照明装置包括由塑料制成的导光体，以及包含主要波长为红外区域的发光波长的发光元件的光源，并识别纸币。 白色参考板设置在杆状透镜阵列的相对端的位置，并覆盖横跨纸币的图像区域外的各个区域。 通过计算获得校正系数。 通过校正照度来进行计算，使得IR校正数据基本上等同于基于从白色反射的光产生的白色参考照度的IR白色参考数据，IR信号预先存储在信号处理器中的存储器电路中的IR参考数据 参考板。 当读取纸币时，校正系数用于校正IR图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US07969622B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12922035

申请日：2009-05-01

Applicant: Toshihiro Saika

Inventor： Toshihiro Saika

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/0071 ,  H04N1/00713 ,  H04N1/00737 ,  H04N1/0075 ,  H04N1/00769 ,  H04N1/00814 ,  H04N1/00816 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/1934 ,  H04N1/40056 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: In the so-called sky-shot in which reading is performed with a platen cover (32) open, an output signal of a read image is compared with a white reference value generated from a white reference member (40). Only if a value greater than or equal to the white reference value exists in the output signal of the read image, a reading operation to be performed with a light source unit in an image sensor unit (33) turned off during an original (34) reading operation is added to each scan line reading operation.

Abstract translation: 在打开了压纸盖（32）进行读取的所谓的天空中，将读取的图像的输出信号与从白色参考构件（40）生成的白色参考值进行比较。 只有在读取图像的输出信号中存在大于或等于白色基准值的值时，在图像传感器单元（33）内的光源单元执行的读取操作在原始（34） 读取操作被添加到每个扫描线读取操作。